Jalen Brunson’s Key to New York City Can’t Get Him Into the ‘SNL’ Studio in New Promo
The Knicks star brings his Key to the City to open the door to Studio 8H in new promo for the season premiere.
Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks star, might have the key to New York City after a historic triumph for the team this summer. However, that same key cannot unlock the door to the Saturday Night Live studio. In a new promo for the upcoming season 52 premiere, Brunson carries his ceremonial key into Studio 8H, home of the iconic sketch comedy show.
Joined by comedian Ben Marshall, Brunson is met with resistance as Marshall tries to stop him from entering the studio. Brunson's key is a token of his success with the Knicks, earning him the Key to the City earlier this year. He was also named the MVP of the 2026 NBA Finals, averaging 32.6 points per game during the series. This season, Brunson will be hosting the premiere of Saturday Night Live, his first time as host for the long-running NBC sketch series.
KATSEYE, a global girl group, is set to perform as the first musical guest of the new season. The group's lead singer, KATSEYE, will debut with a busy year that includes the release of their latest EP, WILD, which made them the first in their genre to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Despite the challenges, Brunson embraces the opportunity to showcase his talents in a new arena, celebrating his eventful year with the premiere of Saturday Night Live on September 26 at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT, live on NBC and Peacock.
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